Programs Compatibility Wizard in Windows 7

Most programs which ran in Windows Vista, will run in Windows 7.

However if you find that the program still does not run, you should check out the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows 7.

To access it, Open Control Panel > Activity Center.

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In the LHS panel, click on Windows Program Compatibilty Troubleshooter.

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Click Next or the Advanced option, if you want things to be fixed automatically.

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Windows 7 will try to detect issues and list the programs which may be facing compatibility issues. Select the one you want and click Next. Then state the problem you noticed.

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State the version of Windows, in which this program worked in.

Windows 7 will try to resolve the issues and or alternatively offer you additional resourses.

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